Dave Schlingman David Schlingman did more than just go to college. In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and an associate’s degree in aviation technology, the Pottstown, Pennsylvania, native gave civilian and ROTC flight...
Two individuals were inducted into the EAA Warbirds Hall of Fame in 1999. Richard Ervin and William Grant Dodds. Richard Ervin Like many youth of the era, Dick Ervin, an Iowa native, got his first airplane ride at 12 years old, after riding his bicycle to the local...
Two individuals were inducted into the EAA Warbirds Hall of Fame in 1998. John Ellis and Randy Sohn. John Ellis John Ellis has been a member of EAA Warbirds since 1973 and has attended 25 consecutive conventions since that time. He served on the Warbird Board of...
Three individuals were inducted into the EAA Warbirds Hall of Fame in 1997. Jeff Ethell, Rudy Frasca and Sue Parish. Jeff Ethel Jeff Ethell was born to fly military aircraft. His father was a fighter pilot at California’s March Air Force Base when Jeff was...
Two individuals were inducted into the EAA Warbirds Hall of Fame in 1996. Dr. Richard “Dick Dieter and Charlie Nogle. Dick Dieter Dr. Richard “Dick” Dieter (EAA 56531) was born on April 8, 1930 in Kentland, IN, the second of four children. His...
Five individuals were inducted into the EAA Warbirds Hall of Fame in 1995. Paul Poberezny, Walt Ohlrich, John Baugh, Bill Harrison and G.L. “Jerry” Walburn. Paul Poberezny Paul Poberezny has been in love with airplanes for as long as he can remember. In...
